Parking Enforcement Worker Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Parking Enforcement Workers in Pennsylvania, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$45,770
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $46,730
State Rank
#19 of 41
660 employed here

How much does a Parking Enforcement Worker make in Pennsylvania?

Parking Enforcement Workers in Pennsylvania take home a median of $45,770 annually — roughly $22.00 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $46,730.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $34,720 while the top 10% make $47,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,370 and $46,730 a year.

Parking Enforcement Worker salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,720$16.69
25th percentile (early career)$40,370$19.41
50th percentile (median)$45,770$22.00
75th percentile (experienced)$46,730$22.47
90th percentile (top earners)$47,780$22.97

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 19th out of 41 states and territories for Parking Enforcement Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$68,120
2California$62,280
3Oregon$59,810
4Nevada$55,040
5Utah$52,670

Working as a Parking Enforcement Worker in Pennsylvania

Nationally, about 9,000 people work as Parking Enforcement Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Pennsylvania pay ($45,770) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Parking Enforcement Worker make in Pennsylvania?
The median Parking Enforcement Worker salary in Pennsylvania is $45,770 per year, or about $22.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,720 at the entry level to $47,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Parking Enforcement Workers about 2% less than the national median of $46,730. Pennsylvania ranks 19th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Parking Enforcement Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,770 a year. About 660 Parking Enforcement Workers are employed in Pennsylvania. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.